Chapter 1763: line with translation of chapter title

They held the cold crystal.

Translation: He held the cold crystal.

They held the cold crystal.

Taer Minglei stood like a statue, silently in place.

Translation: Taer Minglei stood still like a statue, silent.

Taer Minglei stood like a statue, silently in place.

The Black Emperor gave him a blue stone.

Translation: Hei Di gave him a blue stone.

From the aura emanating from this crystal, he could clearly sense how many others had also obtained a crystal like his.

Translation: Through the aura emanating from this crystal, he could clearly sense how many others had obtained a crystal like his.

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Thus: "Through the aura emanating from this crystal, he could clearly sense how many others had obtained a crystal like his."

Really... everyone has joined...

Translation: "Really... they all joined..."

But need to keep the ellipsis and punctuation. We'll output: "Really... they all joined..."

Twelve auras, none missing.

Translation: Twelve auras, none missing.

Excluding the deceased Gul Red Demon and the Frost Controller, the crystal's interior has already gathered all the Star Destroyers.

Translation: Excluding the deceased Gul Hong Mo and the Ice Frost Controller, the crystal's interior had already "gathered" all Star Destroyers.

The Black Emperor didn't deceive him; he truly had no choice.

Translation: Hei Di didn't lie to him; he truly had no choice.

After letting out a deep sigh, the Thousand-Eyed Lord couldn't help but look toward the direction the Black Emperor had departed.

Translation: After letting out a deep sigh, the Thousand-Eyed Lord couldn't help but look up toward the direction Hei Di had left.

If it weren't for the crystal in his hand and the people left by the Black Emperor, he would think this was nothing but a bizarre dream.

Translation: If not for the crystal in his hand and the people Hei Di left behind, he would have thought this was an absurd dream.

Who would have thought that, just like the original plan, this mission still requires them all to join forces to kill Lin An of the third faction.

Translation: Who would have thought that, just like the original plan for this mission, they all still needed to join forces to kill Lin An of the third faction?

And the irony is that the one persuading them to join forces is none other than the Black Emperor, who was the first to surrender...

Translation: And the irony is that the one persuading them to join forces was none other than Hei Di, who had surrendered first...

Heh...

Translation: "Hah..."

A laugh with no clear meaning.

Translation: A laugh with no clear meaning.

Withdrawing his gaze, the Thousand-Eyed Lord then looked behind him.

Translation: Withdrawing his gaze, the Thousand-Eyed Lord turned to look behind him.

These were half of the members the Black Emperor left before departing, half of the Black Star Empire's fifth-rank beings, given to him as a 'gift'.

Translation: Those were half of the members Hei Di left behind before departing, and half of the Black Star Empire's Fifth Stage were given to him as a "gift".

However, seeing the Black Star fifth-rank beings controlled by his own people, the Thousand-Eyed Lord's eyes filled with complexity, and a deep sense of wariness flashed through his heart.

Translation: However, seeing the Black Star Fifth Stage under the control of his own clansmen, the Thousand-Eyed Lord's eyes filled with even more complexity, and a deep wariness flashed in his heart.

"My lord, should we really trust him?"

Translation: "My lord, should we really trust him?"

"If we can really kill that person, as the Black Emperor said, we wouldn't need to do anything at all!"

Translation: "If we can really kill that person, as Hei Di said, we wouldn't need us at all!"

"I always feel that having these people stay with us might not be a good thing."

Translation: "I always feel that having these people stay by our side isn't necessarily a good thing."

"Or... we could just..."

Translation: "Or... we could..."

He asked in a low voice.

Translation: He asked in a low voice.

It seemed to have noticed the monarch's inner complexity and hesitation; a five‑rank monster covered in eyes whispered to Taer Minglei.

Translation: Apparently seeing the complex and hesitant mind of their own side's Sovereign, a fifth-stage monster covered in eyes asked Taer Minglei in a low voice.

All he saw was him glancing furtively at the motionless Black Star fifth‑rank, whose eyes all contracted and then dilated in unison.

Translation: All that was seen was him glancing furtively at the motionless Black Star clan Fifth Stage; the eyes on his body all contracted and then expanded in unison.

In their race's culture, this signifies melting enemies with their eyes.

Translation: In their race's culture, this represents melting enemies with their eyes.

Since the monarch is worried, they might as well just kill this batch of fifth‑rank beings; no matter what schemes the Black Emperor has, they will simply not participate!

Translation: Since the Emperor is worried, they might as well just kill this batch of Fifth Stage; no matter what schemes Hei Di has, they will not participate!

However, after seeing the subordinates' intentions, the Thousand‑Eyed Lord hesitated slightly and then shook his head.

Translation: However, seeing the meaning expressed by his subordinates, the Thousand-Eyed Lord hesitated slightly, then shook his head.

"You're thinking too simply."

Translation: "You're thinking too simply."

"It sounds like we aren't needed? Yes, he really doesn't need us, or at least not many people to act, but that's exactly what makes it terrifying."

Translation: "It sounds like we aren't needed? Yes, he truly doesn't need us, or doesn't need many to act, but precisely because of that, it's frightening."

"For the Black Emperor to dare do this, he must truly have confidence..."

Translation: "Hei Di daring to do this likely means he truly has confidence..."

"I, on the other hand, can't help but listen to him..."

Translation: "I, on the other hand, cannot but listen to him..."

That statement was utterly incoherent, and everyone was instantly stunned.

Translation: These words made no sense at once, and everyone was momentarily stunned.

But after the Thousand‑Eyed Lord finished speaking, he didn't want to explain anything and instead carefully put the crystal away.

Translation: Just after the Thousand-Eyed Lord finished speaking, he didn't want to explain anything, and instead carefully put the crystal away.

It's a very simple logic.

Translation: It's a very simple logic.

If the Black Emperor doesn't explain why he's confident, it means he doesn't need many helpers; otherwise, no Star Destroyer would dare attack Lin An blindly.

Translation: If Hei Di doesn't say why he's confident, it means he doesn't need many helpers; otherwise, no Star Destroyer would dare to attack Lin An blindly.

So-called handing over his own people to him is essentially a deal, ensuring the Thousand‑Eyed Lord won't sabotage the plan.

Translation: So-called handing over his own clansmen to him is essentially a transaction, letting the Thousand-Eyed Lord not disrupt the plan.

Combined, this is enough to prove that the Black Emperor truly has a way to kill that person!

Translation: Combined, this is enough to prove that Hei Di truly has a way to kill that person!

Conversely, those Star Destroyers who chose to obtain the permit must have realized this as well, so they will inevitably cooperate fully with the Black Emperor!

Translation: Conversely, those Star Destroyers who obtained the permit rights surely thought of this as well, thus they will "certainly" cooperate fully with Hei Di!

And under the lure of the permit, the situation naturally turns into whoever does not cooperate becoming an enemy of this batch of Star Destroyers!

Translation: And under the lure of the permit rights, the situation will naturally become that whoever does not cooperate becomes the enemy of this batch of Star Destroyers!

Each link interlocks, mutually restraining.

Translation: One link locks another, mutually restraining.

Although this layer of scheming isn't particularly brilliant, it's enough to force everyone to cooperate!

Translation: Although this level of scheming isn't particularly brilliant, it's enough to force everyone to cooperate!

"That old fox is truly ruthless!"

Translation: "This old fox, truly ruthless and cruel!"

"I just don't know what he actually knows."

Translation: "I just don't know what he actually knows."

His heart felt heavy.

Translation: The mood was heavy.

The Thousand‑Eyed Lord unconsciously glanced at the countdown above his head.

Translation: The Thousand-Eyed Lord unconsciously glanced at the countdown above his head.

Watching the black lock just shift, he felt dazed, as if trapped in a cage, and this chain...

Translation: Watching the Black Lock just move, he dazedly felt as if he were in a cage, and this chain...

"How... did it slow down a bit?"

Translation: "How... it slowed down a bit?"

"Beep, the disaster rules have been mastered; please check them yourself."

Translation: "Beep, the Cataclysm Rules have been mastered, please check yourself."

"Beep, the Death God set enhancement is complete, granting additional boost..."

Translation: "Beep, the Death God Set enhancement is complete, gained additional boost..."

His head felt like it would split open.

Translation: His head felt like it would split.

No one knew how long had passed.

Translation: No one knew how long had passed.

Under the sensation that his skull felt like it was bursting apart.

Translation: Under the sensation that his skull seemed to burst apart.

Lin An strained to open his eyes and staggered to his feet.

Translation: Lin An struggled to open his eyes and staggered to his feet.

After spending several seconds to regain consciousness, Lin An instantly saw the system notification hovering before his eyes.

Translation: After spending several seconds to regain consciousness, Lin An immediately saw the system notification hanging before his eyes.

He was startled, and instinctively hurried to look at the countdown above his head.

Translation: He was startled and instinctively looked up at the countdown above his head.

Damn it! He seemed to have been unconscious for a long time!

Translation: Damn! He seemed to have been unconscious for a long time!

0.1 seconds later, seeing that there were still two hours until the next battlefield shrank, Lin An finally let out a great sigh of relief, his eyes full of lingering fear.

Translation: 0.1 seconds later, seeing that there were still two hours until the next battlefield shrank, Lin An finally breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes full of lingering fear.

Fortunately, although he too had been unconscious for a long time, it was only about an hour.

Translation: Fortunately, he too had been unconscious for a long time, about an hour.

But fortunately, it was still within his tolerance.

Translation: But luckily, it was still within his tolerance.

There are still twelve hours until the mission ends, and there are still 3-6 hours until his predicted disaster time.

Time was barely enough, Lin An then quickly opened the newly added Disaster Change Rule.

Nervous, uneasy.

To be honest, he had always held great expectations for the Disaster Change Rule, but he never had the chance to grasp it and dared not waste time.

What could it be..

He looked carefully; the next second, a brand-new black-red light curtain, also completely different from the other two rules, instantly appeared before his eyes.

"Disaster Change Rule (Fourth Stage Elementary)"

"Rule Effect: Disaster Power, Heavenly Disaster Detonation"

"Disaster Power (Level 1):"

"Passive Effect: You who wield Disaster Power will slowly strengthen yourself over time, gaining 1 point to all attributes every 24 hours (this effect cannot exceed the limit)."

"Active Effect 1: When you use the Disaster Change Rule to destroy worlds, planes, planets, etc., you will absorb the scattered power released during destruction and convert it into Disaster Value."

"Active Effect 2: You may consume stored Disaster Value to gain a combat power boost and enter the Apocalyptic Being Form."

"Current Disaster Value: 3 points (obtained by destroying a ruined planet; the amount of Disaster Value gained relates to the size, rank, and number of lives of the destroyed planet.)"

"Each point of Disaster Value provides a 1% combat power increase; in the Apocalyptic Being Form, 1 point of Disaster Value is consumed per second."

"Warning: Entering the Apocalyptic Being Form may provoke hostility from other life forms and attract?? beings. If you are discovered by these?? beings, you may be subjected to a global broadcast by them."

"Heavenly Disaster Detonation: Consume the Disaster Change Rule to trigger a disaster in the current area; disaster type can be customized."

"Current creatable disaster types: 7078 kinds (the number of types increases with your perceived upper limit)."

"The detailed types are as follows: geological disasters, meteorological disasters, spacetime disasters, physical disasters, rule disasters... infectious-type memes, mutant-type memes, linguistic-type memes.."

"Note: When detonating a disaster, if the current environment does not match the disaster you are detonating, your rule consumption speed will increase significantly."

"The disasters suitable for detonation in the current scene are: gravity chaos, annihilation storm, silent thunder, celestial crisis?"

"The disasters that cannot be detonated in the current scene are: continental tremor, apocalyptic flood, solar storm, earth vein eruption..."

"Temporary Rule: Disaster Incarnation"

"Rule Effect: After use, you will be linked with the current area. Whenever you suffer damage or death, the area's disaster level will increase or be destroyed."

"After linking, you gain a certain degree of ability increase, depending on the current area's characteristics!"

"Warning: Once linked, it cannot be canceled! Until the current area finishes its disaster! If the linked area suffers pollution, distortion, or any destruction, you will also suffer the same damage! This effect ignores distance, ignores spacetime, takes effect immediately!"